COMBAT GLIDER TO FLY AGAIN

Air Classics, Apr 2004 by O'Leary, Michael

Waco CG-4A underway at Yanks

One of the most unusual projects at Yanks Air Museum is the restoration of a Waco CG-4A combat glider back to flying condition. Over the years, Yanks has managed to find the hulks of several Wacos as well as gathering a significant collection of "new old stock" parts including wings, struts, and even a complete set of troop seats (built out of wood). "We have some great volunteers working on this project," states Yanks' Ron Blondell, "including a war-time CG-4A pilot and the son of a Waco pilot. The project is now really starting to come together and we intend to fly this aircraft towed behind our C-47 which is also a very stock military example." However, one item which Ron has yet to find is the glider tug kit that was attached to the C-47 and enabled the transport to fly with the Waco. Anyone with information on the kit should contact Ron at 909-597-1734.